CHM First Tuesday Talk – Heaven on the Half Shell, Aug. 24

The Coos History Museum will be hosting the September First Tuesday Talk program followed by a book signing on September 5th from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM at the Coos History Museum; doors open at 5:30 pm. David George Gordon is the principal author of Heaven on the Half Shell: The Story of the Oyster in the Pacific Northwest. During his career as a science writer, he has written 22 different books. He has appeared on The Late, Late Show with James Corden, Late Night with Conan O’Brien, and The View. Join us at CHM to learn about oyster cultivation and its rich food history. This beloved bivalve has a story that is ready to be harvested. The talk will be followed by book signing available for those visiting in person. This program will be hosted in-person with an admission price of $7 for non-members or FREE for CHM members. An online viewing option is available to all through Zoom for $5. Pre-registration is encouraged. Reservations can be made online https://cooshistory.org/event-registration/, by phone at 541-756-6320 or register in person at the museum’s front desk. Walk-ins are welcome for all Tuesday Talk programs! Online viewers will receive an emailed link the day of the program.